Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat, marred by sweets. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in the south. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Amber (100 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Berrian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Silvo embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His first spouse was a Layabout, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Silvo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has moderate length brown hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Varis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has wavy brown hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Miner like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with brown slacks. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Emotional, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Amber (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'5", this man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gardain grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).